WADE RATHKE is the founder of ACORN, Chief Organizer at ACORN International, and Author of "Nuts & Bolts", "Citizen Wealth", "Global Grassroots", and "The Battle for the 9th Ward".
Brooklyn I don’t do musicals. I’m sure it’s just me, but someone breaking into song, rather than stating their business, just makes no sense. I know people love them, but, please lord, don’t make me go. I’ll listen to mi companera sing “Hair” or “South Pacific” in the car, and I’m OK with that. …
New Orleans The New York Times wants to know why. Why did Trump hoard secret documents? Why did he fib about it and try to hide them from investigators? I think I know the answer, just like I think they know the answer: that’s just the way he is. This is way late …
Calgary The ACORN Canada board meeting and annual general meeting had gone smoothly. The members were happy. We were staying in the conference center at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) on the top floor. Sometimes it was clear enough to see the outline of the mountains on the horizon. Most were sleeping …